James D. Lutz

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Oct 29, 2012 at 12:01 AMOct 29, 2012 at 4:00 AM

James D. Lutz, 54, of 912 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on October 26, 2012, at 10:28 p.m.

James was born in Ellwood City on August 19, 1958 to the late James E. and Ina Mae Britton Lutz. He is survived by his wife, the former Bobbi Lee Smith, whom he married September 16, 2000. James was employed at PSC Metal in Koppel for 34 years as a Non-Ferris Buyer. At PSC Metal, James was a Union Steward with Teamsters Local 261 of New Castle; he helped to negotiate several contracts. He was Protestant by faith and attended Lincoln High School. James was a social member of the Bridgewater VFD and a member of the Sportsman Club in Beaver Falls and the Ellwood-Wampum Rod and Gun Club. He was a gun collector, an avid hunter, fisherman, archer and muzzleloader. He also enjoyed spending time in his garden.

Besides his wife, Bobbi Lee Lutz, at home, James is survived by three children, Ryan Lutz of New Castle, Angelo Lutz of Ft. Brag, NC, Natasha Lutz of New Castle; a stepson, Scott and Misty Cortez of Ellwood City; three grandchildren, Layne Lutz, Karsyn Lutz and Hunter James Zimkham, and two sisters, Kathy and James Neidorfer of Rock Hill, SC, and Jackie and Gary Hays of Memphis, TN.

In keeping with James' wishes, there will be no services and a private burial will be held in Clinton Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the JOSEPH A TOMON JR. FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport. The family requests you view the obituary and sign the guestbook at http://www.tomonfuneralhome.com

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